South Africa HS Code

HS Code 871640: Other trailers and semitrailers in South Africa

Q: Is HS code 871640 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 871640 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. South Africa extends it under SACU CET.

Q: What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 871640?

South Africa classifies products under the SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET; locally SACU CET), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 871640 in South Africa?

The official source is https://www.sars.gov.za/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 871640 in South Africa

Under South Africa's SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET), HS Code 871640 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Other trailers and semitrailers. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; South Africa extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 871640 belongs to Section XVII: Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment, Chapter 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof, Heading 8716: Trailers and semitrailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.

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Classification Path of HS Code 871640 in South Africa

Section XVII

Chapters (86-89) Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment

Chapter 87

Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof

HS Code 8716

Trailers and semitrailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof

HS Code 871640

Other trailers and semitrailers

HS Code 87164000

Other Trailers And Semi-Trailers

South Africa Tariff Classification: SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)

In South Africa, HS 871640 is classified under the SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule SACU Common External Tariff (SACU CET)

Local name SACU CET

Digits 8

Official source https://www.sars.gov.za/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8716

Top South Africa import Product Under HS Code 8716

1 871690: Parts $99.7M 2 871639: Other trailers and semitrailers for the transport of goods : Other $16.0M 3 871680: Other vehicles $11.7M

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Top South Africa export Product Under HS Code 8716

1 871631: Other trailers and semitrailers for the transport of goods : Tanker trailers and tanker semitrailers $78.0M 2 871639: Other trailers and semitrailers for the transport of goods : Other $68.3M 3 871640: Other trailers and semitrailers $19.9M

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Related HS Code to South Africa Other Cargo Trailers (871640)

HS Code 87164000

Other Trailers And Semi-Trailers

HS Code 871610

Trailers and semitrailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping

HS Code 871620

Selfloading or selfunloading trailers and semitrailers for agricultural purposes

HS Code 871631

Other trailers and semitrailers for the transport of goods : Tanker trailers and tanker semitrailers

HS Code 871639

Other trailers and semitrailers for the transport of goods : Other

Road tractors for semitrailers

HS Code 870130

Tracklaying tractors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 871640 in South Africa?

HS code 871640 covers Other trailers and semitrailers in South Africa. It sits in Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof), Heading 8716 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SACU CET.

Is HS code 871640 the same across all countries?

What system does South Africa use to classify HS code 871640?

Where can I officially look up HS code 871640 in South Africa?